Friday, March 8, 2013

I finished reading "Public Confessions of a Middle Aged Woman" by Sue Townsend.

I bought it a our library's book sale. I have to admit that I almost put it back down just because of the title. I'm not middle aged! I'm 40 something...oh, I guess that makes me middle aged. How did that happen?! I don't feel middle aged.Anyway, I'm glad I got the book. Ms. Townsend is English and she has that dry humor that I love. The book is a collection of her newspaper column stories. All are reflections on herself and her life. From her bad back to her problem with slugs, she makes mundane things funny. Each story is short, so its a great read for lunch breaks and waiting rooms.

The other thing I really enjoyed was her use of English slang words. She uses words like "larf", "gormless", and "groanies". It was lots of fun to figure out what the words meant.

Tuesday, March 5, 2013

Most of us never think about
writing cards or letters as a true form of writing that rivals fiction,
non-fiction, or poetry. Card writing, though, can be every bit as powerful
because your readers are people you know (from loved ones to acquaintances).

Your personal words (for birthdays, hard times, sympathy, and more) can have a
profound influence on friends and relatives, sharing love and
encouragement.

So
then, encourage one another and build each other up, as you are
doing.1
Thessalonians 5:11 (ISV)

With today’s technology and
social media, information is transmitted instantaneously. Less people
write cards, so this makes every card you send even more special. When you take
the time to pick out a card and write a note, it tells the reader that they are
special and worth it.

Here are some card writing
tips:

1. Pick a card that fits the
person. Some like funny cards, while others prefer sentimental
cards.

a. To save money, get boxed cards.
I buy boxed Dayspring cards when they are on sale for $5 at
LifeWay.

b.If you are artsy, try making
your own cards.

2. Write meaningful words. Don’t
just sign and send.

a. Consider including a scripture
that fits with the person or circumstance.

b. Share information about
yourself, as well as inquiring about the recipient.

3. Consider including a gift (a
bookmark, a gift card for a cup of coffee, a newspaper carton
clipping)

[use variations of it] = Switch parts of the phrase around to
create other passwords. Example --

Original Password: Jgon5610@CUSC!

Variant Passwords: “5610Jgon@CUSC!” and “CUSC!Jgon5610” and
“56CUSC!Jgon10” and “@CUSC!5610Jgon”

So, as your Blogger Friend, I encourage you to create strong passwords and go out and get your sites updated. It will take a little time to do this, but it will take a lot less time than trying to mess with the hassle of of a compromised account!

Disclaimer

The writing on this blog is the sole property of Dawn M. Hamsher. No part shall be used without the author's permission. All persons and events depicted in the writing are fictitious and any resemblance to real persons or events is coincidental.